Transaction Advisory Experienced Senior Associate - Financial Due Diligence (FDD)
BDO USA
McLean, VA · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
Job Summary:
Join one of the fastest growing transaction advisory services practices in the country, where your talent and efforts are valued. Thrive in BDO’s entrepreneurial environment with an innovative and flat organizational structure. Be challenged based on your abilities and not your title. Be part of the number one middle market deals team and truly experience the opportunity of being an immediate contributor with real opportunities for career advancement. Work with industry leaders, technical experts and most importantly, people you enjoy spending time with. While BDO prides itself on the Firm’s work quality, it equally values work/life fit for its professionals, allowing them to focus on what’s important to them outside the office.
The Transaction Experienced Advisory Services Senior Associate will be responsible for managing financial, accounting and operational due diligence engagements for both strategic and financial buyers throughout the USA.
Job Duties:
Prepares data book, reconciles company financial statements generates financial tables and analyses for due diligence report
Analyzes financial forecasts, historical earnings, assets and liabilities of target client
Performs industry and company research
Collects information from all available sources related to the target client’s business
Conducts on-site and / or phone interviews with C-level personnel or target client to gather additional information in support of the financial analysis
Identifies and proposes appropriate resolutions to critical issues related to the M&A process
Manages the relationship and information flow between BDO and the target client
Partners with Transactional Services Senior Manager and Principal/Director to identify and pursue business development opportunities
Researches and develops proposal documents and may participate in presentations in pursuit of acquiring new clients
Other duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, required
MBA, preferred
Experience:
Four (4) or more years of public accounting experience, required
One (1) or more years of prior TAS experience, preferred
Prior experience interacting and working directly with C-level personnel, preferred
License/Certifications:
CPA, CPA candidate, or CA, preferred
Software:
Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint – strong modeling skills, required
Prior exposure utilizing IDEA, preferred
Language:
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong verbal and written communication skills, specifically business writing aptitude
Ability to interact with and adapt communication style to successfully convey messaging and objectives to all levels of management
Capable of initiating and maintaining solid relationships with all levels of client personnel, as well as utilizing network and industry relationships to identify business development opportunities
Capable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment either independently or within a team dynamic while effectively managing unexpected issues and/or questions in a professional manner
Ability to analyze large volumes of data to identify potential issues and propose the most appropriate resolutions to benefit the buyer
Required to maintain the highly confidential nature of information
Excellent project management skills with ability to produce quality work project with an attention to detail
Knowledgeable of technical accounting areas such as US GAAP and SEC reporting
Knowledge of IFRS desirable
Ability to travel as needed
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $90,000 - $135,000
Maryland Range: $90,000 - $135,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $135,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
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We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
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